WORSHIP & MUSIC

Liturgy is the term for the church’s sacramental rites and texts used in public worship. Liturgy expresses the church’s identity and mission, including the church’s calling to invite others and to serve with concern for the needs of the world.”

 

Music in The Episcopal Church can be as diverse as its worship services. Our hymnal draws all Episcopalians together musically in the same way that the Book of Common Prayer draws us together in prayer and liturgy. Texts and music which reflect the pluralistic nature of the Church have been included, affording the use of Native American, Afro-American, Hispanic, and Asian material.

 

Worship & Music In the episcopal church Worship & Music at Messiah

altar guild

The Altar Guild sets the altar for each service, including special services such as Holy Week, Christmas, weddings and funerals. The Altar Guild oversees the care of items on and around the altar, clean and repair linens, and vestments, and order all candles, hosts, wine and any items needed to celebrate the Eucharist. The Altar Guild participates in the decorating of the entire church for the Easter and Christmas seasons.


To get involved, contact: 

Jean Hollingshead

jeanhollingshead@sbcglobal.net
714.478.2861

CORO NUEVO AMANECER

The 12 pm service is enriched by the ministry of the Coro Nuevo Amanecer, which provides musical leadership in the liturgy each Sunday. The Coro combines with the English choir in seasonal services of worship and festive bilingual services. New members are welcome to join throughout the year.


To get involved, contact: 

Moises Vazquez

moi4music@gmail.com

714-791-3504

EARLY MORNING PRAYER

This short, quiet morning service led by lay members is offered every Wednesday at 7:30am on Zoom.


To get involved, contact: 
Bob Butcher

Butcher.robert@gmail.com

714-392-6526

messiah's choir

The Parish Choir is a vital part of the congregation, providing inspiring musical leadership in worship services throughout the year. This talented group of musicians performs a repertoire from classical to contemporary and presents major choral works on All Saints Sunday, Christmas Eve, and Evensongs. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights, September through June, from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Parish Hall. New members are welcome to join throughout the year.


To get involved, contact: 

David Sheridan

music@messiah-santaana.org
714.543.9389
949.241.9803 (Cell)

sunday liturgy teams

At Messiah, parishioners are involved in a diverse range of liturgical roles during three worship services on Sundays. Liturgy team members serve as Crucifer, Torches, Readers, Chalice Bearers, Master of Ceremonies, Intercessory Prayer Leaders, Turifer, Ushers and Pew Crew. These dedicated parishioners enhance our worship experience by increasing lay involvement in liturgical roles during services.


To get involved, contact: 

David Sheridan

music@messiah-santaana.org
714.543.9389
949.241.9803 (Cell)